FSU College of Medicine eTours

Main Campus

The Pre-Health Advising and Outreach Office offers a wide array of support to undergraduates. Outreach focuses on student development, academic achievement and community involvement. Premed students may participate in shadowing and externships to get hands-on experience. (1m:58s)

The anatomy class is offered during the summer, before fall classes begin. It includes a combination of classroom lectures, small-group discussions and dissection of human cadavers. A variety of faculty members and teaching assistants help the newer students learn. (3h:06s)

The College of Medicine has made a significant investment in information technology. Students can connect to various medical reference tools, educational software and other resources. On their rotations, they record their patient encounters. (3h:03s)

Most of the material is available in digital format – to faculty members and students, 24 hours a day, wherever they are. Other libraries on campus also have excellent collections on the basic biological sciences, psychology, the arts, aging studies and more. (3:33)

SSTRIDE creates a career pathway for students underrepresented in medicine. There’s a program for undergrads and one for middle and high school students in Leon and nearby rural counties. The Bridge Program helps underrepresented students make the transition from undergrad to med school. (3h:28s)

In the College of Medicine research labs, the subject areas of aging and neuroscience are particular topics of interest. FSU is a Carnegie I research institution, and there is much collaboration among the various science programs on campus. (3h:03s)

The eight learning communities are designed for 30 students apiece, to encourage small-group study and teamwork. Each one includes a kitchen, lounge area, restroom and shower facilities, personal lockers, study rooms, instructional technology and more. (2m:00s)